Cryptic crossword clue
Certain traders misconstrued as harsh breed 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word HABERDASHERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Certain traders" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case certain traders = haberdashers.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does HABERDASHERS mean?

HABERDASHERS noun
  1. A dealer in ribbons, buttons, thread, needles and similar sewing goods.
  2. A men's outfitter.
  3. A member of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, a livery company.

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